Can I change transmission oil myself?
You should change your automatic transmission fluid according to the manufacturer’s recommendation— whether that’s 30,000 or 100,000 miles. A transmission flush-and-fill from a shop will cost you $149 to $199. But you can do it yourself and save about $100. Draining the old fluid has always been a messy, ugly job.
Why did I change the transmission fluid on my R350?
I changed the fluid of my R350’s transmission for the sole reason that the dealer’s price is $400 without replacing the filter (only flush). I removed the plug to see the shape of the oil and it was pitch black.
Do you need to change the transmission fluid in a Mercedes?
Years ago Mercedes-Benz claimed that these transmissions were sealed for life and didn’t require any oil change. But their recommendation on transmission fluid has changed and now they recommend that you do change the fluid. Many owners and mechanics believe that if you change the transmission fluid you may experience transmission problems.
What do you need to change transmission oil?
Tools & Parts Needed. In order to change the transmission fluid oil you will need: 5 mm Allen wrench. Mercedes-Benz 722.6 Transmission Fluid Dipstick Tool. Transmission Filler Lock Pin. Mercedes-Benz Transmission Filter & Gasket Kit 722.6xx 1400095.
How much fluid do you need to change transmission filter?
Or that there may be particles that will be dislodged inside the transmission which can clog the new filter. Our recommendation is to change the transmission fluid to extend the life of the transmission. You will need 10 quarts of transmission fluid. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use the MBZ ATF 236.14 transmission fluid.
I changed the fluid of my R350’s transmission for the sole reason that the dealer’s price is $400 without replacing the filter (only flush). I removed the plug to see the shape of the oil and it was pitch black.
What to do if your Mercedes transmission is leaking oil?
Before you spend hundreds of dollars on a new valve body (will talk more about the valve body in the next step) replace the Mercedes Transmission 13-Pin Connector Adapter Plug + O-rings. The O-ring plug leaks oil and disrupts the communication between the TCU and the valve body. The O-ring is very easy to replace.
How to change transmission fluid for a Mercedes 7 speed trans?
Fluid change for the 7-speed trans (722.9) CANNOT be performed DIY. Period. Requires special tools, as fluid is drained and refilled from the same place. Take to dealer and specify they use the recently upgraded fluid, i.e. 236.14. You know that for $18 you can subscribe to WIS for 24 hours and print out the procedures.